Emergency Services
EMT and First Responder
The EMT and First Responder programs are presented in conjunction with St. James Hospitals
and Health Centers, where you’ll learn from Illinois Department of Public Health lead
instructors. These individuals have passed a 40-hour course in teaching EMT and have
at least three years of experience as both instructors and professionals in the field.
Upon completion of the certificate program students are eligible to take the Illinois
State or National Certification Exam.
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
The EMT program provides students with the knowledge and skill needed to handle the
critically ill and injured in a pre-hospital care environment. Areas covered include
cardiac arrests, fractures, injuries, and childbirth. Students are prepared for the
certification exam, which requires them to be at least 18 years of age.
National Certification Exam Outcomes
EMT Program Completion
Completion Rate: 2018 - 78.8%, 2017 - 80.3%, 2016- 77.6%
First Responder Certificate
This program trains citizens, fire fighters, police officers and others to respond
to emergency situations in the home, community, or workplace. Students will obtain
CPR certification upon successful completion of this course.
Degrees and Certificates
View the curriculum for each program in the current Academic Catalog. You can also access the entire
catalog online. An archive of previous catalogs and addenda is also available.
Please visit Career Programs and Transfer Degrees, where you will find information describing the requirements needed to complete a degree or certificate.
Courses
A listing of course descriptions is available in the current Academic Catalog. For a listing of when courses are offered,
consult the current course schedule or WebAdvisor.
Marie Hansel
Interim Dean of Allied Health and Emergency Services
mhansel@prairiestate.edu
708-709-2947
Admissions
PSC offers open admission that encourages diversity and admits all high school graduates
or the equivalent.
Here’s how to start your college career at PSC:
- Provide a high school diploma or GED.
- Take the placement test or submit a copy of ACT or SAT scores.
- Meet with an advisor from Counseling and Advising to select courses. For questions, contact an academic advisor at (708) 709-3506.
EMT Certificate
Program requirements: EMS 101 Emergency Medical Technician 7 credit hours
In Prairie State College’s (PSC) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, students acquire the knowledge and skills to handle the critically ill and injured in emergency situations. Students receive a combination of clinical experience and classroom instruction at PSC and St. James Hospital. This seven credit hour course prepares students to take the Illinois State or national certification exam to obtain a license to work on an ambulance crew or in an emergency room.
- Prairie State College location: Room L-118
- Clinical location: St. James Hospital
- The Chicago Heights campus is located at Route 30 and Chicago Road. You may park in the parking garage or in a free lot located east of the garage.
- The Olympia Fields campus is located at Crawford Avenue and 203rd Street. You may park in the visitor’s parking lot.
Your instructor will distribute a packet to all students the first day of class outlining course requirements and regulations.
Immunization Records – Due one month after the first day of class. You will be required to obtain a Tuberculosis (PPD) test. This can be obtained at no cost to you from the South Suburban TB Clinic, located at 162nd and Halsted Street. You are also required to provide proof of immunization for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR). A Personal Health Form is attached.
National Exam Fee : $80, Illinois State Exam Fee : $20
Stethoscope: Available for purchase at Prairie State College bookstore.
Resources for Physical Exams, Immunizations, and Tests
St. James Hospital
(708) 756-1000
Ask for the Occupational Health Department. Tell them you are Prairie State College
EMT student. Your school ID is required. Reduced fees, based upon the services you
need, are offered to students
Riverside Corporate Health Services in Monee
25711 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-7523
- Healthcare service being offered to Prairie State College Healthcare Students Titers vaccines - $25.00 (Rubella,
- Rubeola, MMR, Varicella Zoster)
- One Step TB - $21.00
- Two Step TB - $37.00
- Basic Physical - $36.00
- 10 panel Drug screen - $35.00
Walk in, no appointment needed
Monday – Friday : 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices are good for the current school year.
Sunny Hill TB Clinic
501 Ella Ave., Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-4420
Free TB screening for Will County residents. Free chest x-ray for Will County residents
with doctor’s order. Walk-ins accepted. No Appointment needed.
- Doctors’ appointments and lab test may take some time, so please start as soon as possible so that you do not miss the first day of clinicals.
- Prices and hours are subject to change.